echinid Synonyms
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echinid Meaning
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echinid (a. & n.)
Same as Echinoid.
echinid Sentence Examples
- Echinīds, also known as sea urchins, are marine invertebrates belonging to the class Echinoidea.
- The echinid body is characterized by a spherical, flattened, or heart-shaped test composed of numerous interlocking plates.
- Echinids possess a unique water vascular system that aids in locomotion, feeding, and respiration.
- Tube feet, small muscular appendages extending from the water vascular system, help echinids move and attach to surfaces.
- Echinids use their specialized Aristotle's lantern, a complex jaw apparatus, to scrape and feed on algae and other organisms.
- Some echinids, like sea urchins, have long, movable spines that serve as a defense mechanism against predators.
- The echinid test, composed of calcium carbonate plates, provides protection and support to the internal organs.
- Echinids play a crucial role in marine ecosystems by grazing on algae and helping to maintain the balance of underwater habitats.
- Echinoderm fossils, including echinids, are valuable in paleontological studies, providing insights into past marine environments and evolutionary relationships.
- Echinid larvae, known as pluteus larvae, undergo a remarkable transformation before developing into juvenile echinids.
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Same as Echinoid.
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No antonyms found.
Echinīds, also known as sea urchins, are marine invertebrates belonging to the class Echinoidea.
The echinid body is characterized by a spherical, flattened, or heart-shaped test composed of numerous interlocking plates.
Echinids possess a unique water vascular system that aids in locomotion, feeding, and respiration.
Tube feet, small muscular appendages extending from the water vascular system, help echinids move and attach to surfaces.
